It has been recognized that there needs to be a greater focus on Men’s Health especially in the field of Sexual and Reproductive Health. Women in general have better health seeking behaviour and will seek out health information, get screened for chronic diseases and have early interventions to correct or stall the development of diseases.

The prostate gland in men is a part of the reproductive organ. It produces a third of the fluid that nourishes the semen during ejaculation. It is located below the urinary bladder and the gland envelopes the urethra which is the pipe through which urine and semen flow.

The prostate gland can be affected by the following diseases

Prostatitis

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Prostate Cancer

What is Prostaphane?

Broccoli-derived sulforaphane has been studied for chemoprevention of prostate cancer. The patented formula is Prostaphane. It is prescribed for men over the age of 45 years old who report signs and symptoms of what we call an aging prostate.

The anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant effect of the active sulforaphane has a protective action at the cellular level for not only the prostate but also the bladder.

Prostate Cancer and Diet

Prostate cancer is the development of cancerous cells in the prostate gland.

The risk factors for prostate cancer are:

Age: Men age 65 years and over are at greater risk of prostate cancer.

Ethnicity: There is a higher incidence of prostate cancer among African-American men when compared to white men

Family history: brothers and sons of men diagnosed with prostate cancer are at increased risk of developing prostate cancer.

Diet: The diet can be one of the risk factors for prostate cancer. A high fat diet may increase the risk of prostate cancer.

Broccoli and Sulforaphane

The protective effect of fruits and vegetables on most cancers is very well established. Sulforaphane seems to correlate with reduced risk of prostate cancer. Consumption of broccoli seems to correlate with reduced risk of prostate cancer.

Vasundara Venkateswaran and Laurence H. Klotz Abstract | As one of the most prevalent cancers, prostate cancer has enormous public health significance and prevention strategies would attenuate its economic, emotional, physical and social impact

News

These are exciting development in the research findings to rejuvenate the aging prostate. Prostaphane has both preventative and therapeutic impact on the prostate with respect to prostatic cancer cells.

Another ground-breaking research being used by rejuvenation specialist is the use of stem cells and plasma rich plasma to regenerate aging organs. The prostate gland is finally getting less invasive alternatives to surgery.